Heat beats down on High Desert

Victor Valley residents felt the heat on Friday, and Saturday won't be much different, according to the National Weather Service.

As temperatures soared into triple digits, the NWS issued a heat advisory, warning that expected temperatures of 100 to 108 degrees "could lead heat-related illnesses if precautions are not taken."

And while the advisory was set to expire at 8 p.m. Friday, multiple forecasts for Saturday indicated that the advisory could continue for the first part of the weekend.

Temperatures on Saturday should remain in the triple digits, but Sunday will be "noticeably cooler," according to the NWS.

The NWS says that heat exhaustion, cramps and heat stroke are possible for people who are unprepared for or deal with the heat in the wrong way. It reccommends that those who work or spend time outside "take extra precautious" by rescheduling strenuous activity to morning or evening. It also reccommends that people wear light and loose clothing and drink a lot of water.

Anyone suffering from heat exhaustion or illness should be moved to a shaded or air conditioned area, and 911 should be called to deal with heat stroke, according to the NWS.

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